phylloceratid

noun

phyl·​lo·​cer·​a·​tid
ˌfilōˈserətə̇d,
-ətə̇d
plural -s
: an ammonite of the genus Phylloceras or family Phylloceratidae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Phylloceratidae, family of ammonites, from Phyllocerat-, Phylloceras, type genus + -idae

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“Phylloceratid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phylloceratid. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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